Japanese Animation Movie: science fiction

This Japanese animation movie based on the very popular and successful TV series, "Cowboy Bebop: The Movie" featuring stunning , state-of-the-art animation, this action-packed sci-fi adventure builds to a breath-taking, nail-biting climax that will have you glued to your seat until it is well over.

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie Poster

Genres: Action, Drama, Science fiction
Director: Shinichiro Watanabe
Starring: Beau Billingslea, Melissa Fahn, Nicholas Guest
Alternative title: Cowboy Bebop: Tengoku no tobira
Japanese: カウボーイビバップ天国の扉
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
Release Date: 1 September 2001 (Japan)
Runtime: 116 min
Official Site: http://www.sonypictures.com/cthe/cowboybebop/

Plot Summary:
A few days short of Halloween, the year is 2071. Terrorist blow up a tanker truck on Highway, a deadly virus that kills hundreds is released in the capital city of Mars. A 300 million woo-long reward, the largest bounty in history has been offered by the government for the capture of the person behind the destruction and prevent more devastating biochemical attack. The bounty hunter crew of the spaceship Bebop; Spike, Faye, Jet and Ed, take the case with hopes of cashing in the largest bounty. But the mystery surrounding the man responsible, Vincent, goes deeper than they ever imagined, and they are not the only ones hunting him. The original creators of the virus have dispatched an agent named Electra to deal with Vincent, as well as take out anyone who might uncover the truth behind his murderous crusade against the Martian government. The fate of Mars rests with the Bebop crew, the only trouble is that Spike and the gang have stumbled onto something that is much more than a simple bounty and end up discovering a big conspiracy that will throw their lives into ultimate danger.

"Cowboy Bebop: The Movie" Review:
The "Cowboy Bebop: The Movie" is a spin-off of the cult TV series "Cowboy Bebop," which centers around four bounty hunters: the ultra-cool and fearless Spike, the "Art of War" loving Jet, the superficial Faye and the computer genius Edward. Cowboy Bebop has a good balance of intelligent Japanese animation movie, the scenery is dynamic and the characters, the main cast as well as the new additions, carry the weight of the movie and the script which is well written and very Bebopish style. You get a sense of realism when watching Bebop, and it comes with a sense of cool that is unmatched by almost any American series.

Imdb page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0275277/

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au1AO1xaEts

This Japanese animation movie based on Yasutaka Tsutsui's 1993 novel is a challenging and brilliant production. It tells an intriguing puzzle-like story that explores a intricate mysterious dream world and delivers it in a beautiful and thoughtful way.

Paprika Poster

Genres: fantasy, horror, mystery, psychological, science fiction, Thriller
Director: Satoshi Kon
Starring: Megumi Hayashibara, Toru Emori, Katsunosuke Hori
Alternative title: Papurika
Japanese: パプリカ
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
Release Date: 25 November 2006 (Japan)
Runtime: 90 min
Official Site [United States]: http://www.sonyclassics.com/paprika/

Plot Summary:
In the near future, a new device called the "DC Mini" has invented that will allow therapists to enter into people's dreams and explore their unconscious thoughts. One day, a thief who steals the one of the the D.C. Mini devices and that uses the device to create a mass Chaos through enter people's minds, when awake and distract them with their own dreams and those of others. The woman psychologist, Dr. Atsuko Chiba uses her alter-identity, "dream detective" Paprika attempt to prevent the dream world from melding with reality. In the process, she witness a bizarre parade of appliances, toys, and kitsch objects: a combat in the dream world of the fantasy and adventure begins.

"Paprika" Review:
This is an extremely well Japanese animation movie for those who like movies that make you think. Awarded Best Film honors at the 2007 Anime Awards in Tokyo, Japan, "Paprika " tells of a group of well-meaning scientists who invent a machine capable of controlling people's dreams - only to discover that the dreams, in a retaliatory measure, have actually begun controlling them. There are many storylines, some explicit, some weaving somewhere in the background. There are also many parallels, where different characters experience similar conflicts, though each one goes through it in a unique way. The visuals are stunning, the sound track is amazing, everything comes together. There were one or two parts that dragged but besides that this was a perfect movie.

Imdb page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0851578/

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERaLC28EaQo